Forklift - Shipping

Work Location: 2727 Venture Dr. Janesville, WI – 1st shift only.

About the role

Transport product, raw materials, and other items efficiently and safely within the manufacturing facility. Employees rotate positions as needed to support operational success.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret shipping schedules; stage doors by sorting length, width, customer, and core type to create correct stacks for shipping.
• Stage wrapped product for shipping.
• Conduct pre-shift forklift inspection to ensure safety and operational compliance.
• Fuel forklifts as required.
• Operate forklift safely throughout the facility, adhering to all safety rules and regulations.
• Pull production wrap lines as required.
• Consolidate orders for shipping.
• Receive items into the facility and ship items accurately to customers.
• Pay close attention to detail when pulling items from the warehouse based on work orders.
• Work extended hours and overtime as needed, including weekends if required by business needs.
• Replace pallets/runners to maintain a safe working environment.
• Understand shipping documents to assess space requirements for product.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Requirements

• Preferably one year of experience in a manufacturing setting.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Required to mount and dismount forklift multiple times per day.
• Knowledge of forklift operations and safety procedures.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to organize and maintain detailed records.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and multitask.
• Regular attendance and timeliness are essential to avoid disruptions in production and customer service.
• Follow all operational and safety SOPs as written.

Skills

• Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a manufacturing environment.
• Self-driven, accountable, high integrity, open communicator, strong work ethic.
• Desirable (but not required): Intermediate computer skills in MS Word, MS Excel, and Outlook, with fast and accurate data entry skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50+ lbs.

Pay

The hourly pay rate for this position is $21.00 (specific to Janesville; may vary by location).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance effective on the first day of employment.
• Paid parental leave and adoption benefits.
• Paid holidays and vacation, with the ability to earn additional PTO each month.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Educational scholarship program.
• $250 referral bonus.
• Safe production culture with a target 0% safety incident rate.